Are all children expected to achieve the early learning goals?
No. The Early Learning Goals establish expectations for children’s learning and development by the end of the EYFS. Practitioners are expected to support all children in working towards these goals, but there is no expectation that all children should achieve them. Young children learn and develop at different rates and in different ways. The EYFS places a strong emphasis on meeting children’s individual needs. Practitioners should provide a range of play-based activities which will support each child to take the next steps in their development at the pace that is right for them.
